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Founding Software Engineer Auckland, New Zealand Founding Software Engineer (AI Wearable Platform) Equity included | Remote | Early-stage startup We're working with an early-stage startup building an AI-powered wearable and a connected software platform that work together to deliver personalised, real-time experiences. This is a Founding Engineer role — you'll be one of the first technical hires, working directly with the founder to build the initial product end-to-end and shape the technical foundations of the company.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Build the first version of a wearable-connected software platform
- Develop an early MVP web/laptop app that configures and syncs with the device
- Work across frontend, backend, integrations, and infrastructure
- Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on product ideas
- Help turn early concepts into a stable, demo-ready product
- Act with a founder mindset: ownership, prioritisation, and pragmatic decision-making
- What Kind Of Engineer Are We Looking For?
- Strong full-stack engineer comfortable owning systems end-to-end
- Experience shipping MVPs or early-stage products
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and moving fast without heavy process
- Independent problem-solver who doesn't need hand-holding
- Clear communicator — direct, proactive, and practical
- Typical Background3–7+ years of hands-on engineering experience (or equivalent depth)
- Startup, scale-up, or solo-builder experience is a strong plus
- Indicative Tech Environment(Not fixed — you'll help shape it)
- Frontend: React
- Backend: Node.js or PythonAPIs, AI integrations, and modern cloud tooling
- Lightweight, pragmatic stack focused on speed and reliability
- Working SetupFully remote
- Minimum 20 hours/week (full-time preferred)
- Some overlap with NZ time zone
- Direct collaboration with the founder
- Why This Role?
- Founding-level equity for the right hire
- High ownership and real influence on product and direction
- Opportunity to build from zero, not maintain legacy
- Early-stage, high-impact, builder-first environment
- Deeper product and technical details will be shared directly by the founder at the next stage.
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